Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Welcome SITS Friends!

I received some exciting news last night. I learned that I would be the featured blogger today at The Secret is in the Sauce. Welcome to all of my fellow SITS girls who are coming over to visit me today! This is also my 100th blog post, and I'm glad that you all can be here to celebrate with me.


For those of you who don't know, SITS is a blog dedicated to helping bloggers connect with other bloggers. We're a group of people who like to visit blogs and leave comments because we know how important comments are to fellow bloggers! We support each other with lots of comment love.

For those of you who are coming to One Day at a Time for the first time, let me introduce myself. I am Rachel, a stay-at-home wife and mom. I am the wife of Will, and we are the proud parents of William, 4 years old, and Adelaide, 2 months old. I have dysautonomia, which makes daily life a challenge for me. Despite the difficulties I face, though, I am very blessed. God has given me a wonderful family and blessings beyond what I deserve.


I started blogging just over a year ago when I first declared correspondence bankruptcy. Blogging has been an easy way for me to keep in touch with family and friends, and a fun way to make new friends. I blog about my family, my health, life with a disability, and my faith in Jesus. Every once in a while a decorating post slips in too just because I like all things pretty and crafty.

Here are three of my favorite posts that will give you a glimpse into life with my family, my health, and my faith in the midst of it all.


And as I said, decorating stuff slips in sometimes too. :) Here's a chair that recently had a makeover.

Thank you for coming by to visit me!

Blessings,
Rachel
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267 comments:

  1. VanessaFebruary 10, 2010 at 2:06 PM

    Happy SITS Day! You have a beautiful family! :)

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  2. Rachel CotterillFebruary 10, 2010 at 2:07 PM

    Happy SITS day, and congrats on the big 100! :)

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  3. Mel at Adventures of MelFebruary 10, 2010 at 2:15 PM

    Happy SITS Day! Can't wait to get to know you through your blog.

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  4. AmandaFebruary 10, 2010 at 2:17 PM

    Hi Rachel,

    It is so wonderful that you are so happy in spite of your challenges. That is not always easy to do. I do believe that God's gracious hand is upon you! You deserve the best! We can do all things through Christ, who strengthens us.

    God Bless you and your family!

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  5. JennyFebruary 10, 2010 at 2:18 PM

    Congrats :D

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  6. The MuseFebruary 10, 2010 at 2:18 PM

    The Lord is GOOD :)
    What a thrill to be able to visit here ... I am going to explore your blog...

    HAPPY SITS DAY :)

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  7. Joy@TPMGFebruary 10, 2010 at 2:18 PM

    Happy SITS Day! You are an incredibly strong inspirational woman. I am looking forward to reading more of your story.

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  8. UnknownFebruary 10, 2010 at 2:54 PM

    Yay! Happy 100th Post and Happy SITStah Day! Your courage and straightforwardness is amazing. Thank you for being on the planet. God has very special plans for you.

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  9. caitFebruary 10, 2010 at 2:57 PM

    Happy SITS day! I have enjoyed reading your blog so far and am looking forward to reading more! Love your positive outlook and inspirational faith!

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  10. TonyaFebruary 10, 2010 at 3:08 PM

    Wow. How inspirational! I'm off to look at some of your posts.

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  11. DeidreFebruary 10, 2010 at 3:16 PM

    What a beautiful family!

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  12. The Grasshoppa:Triplets Plus Two MommaFebruary 10, 2010 at 3:45 PM

    Your strength and positive spirit are such an insiration.

    Hope you have a wonderful SITS day.

    Thank you for sharing your story.

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  13. Bentley BoutiqueFebruary 10, 2010 at 3:47 PM

    Congratulations on your SITS day! Thank you for sharing your story. Your positive attitude is such an inspiration!

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  14. Adaptable Kay February 10, 2010 at 3:49 PM

    Congratulations on your SITS day :D
    I hope you have a wonderful special day!

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2010 at 3:53 PM

    Happy SITS day !!

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2010 at 3:53 PM

    Happy SITS day !!

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  17. vickieFebruary 10, 2010 at 3:54 PM

    Happy SITS day! I love your blog - you're one brave lady! I struggle with MS but haven't had the nerve to talk much about it on my blog :( Anyway, congrats to YOU!

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  18. LaurelFebruary 10, 2010 at 3:58 PM

    inspire inspire girl!

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  19. Kim - In Search of Me in MommyFebruary 10, 2010 at 4:11 PM

    Happy SITS day! Quite and inspiration...thanks for sharing your story!

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  20. LoraFebruary 10, 2010 at 4:14 PM

    Happy SITS day to you! What a wonderful blog you have!

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  21. An Imperfect MommaFebruary 10, 2010 at 4:17 PM

    Happy SITS Day! May God bless ya!

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  22. KristinaFebruary 10, 2010 at 4:20 PM

    Happy SITS day! I really enjoyed looking around your blog!

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  23. AP MommyFebruary 10, 2010 at 4:24 PM

    Happy SITS day! I'm a new visitor and off to check out your page. Your family is beautiful!

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  24. Richella ParhamFebruary 10, 2010 at 4:38 PM

    Happy SITS Day! What a beautiful site you have here! And congratulations on your 100th post. Blogging is a great way to stay connected with people and to make new friends, isn't it?

    Every blessing to you!

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  25. Rebecca Dot ComFebruary 10, 2010 at 4:48 PM

    happy tuesday! congrats!

    http://justcherishtoday.blogspot.com

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  26. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2010 at 4:59 PM

    Congrats on your SITS day. I am familiar with POTS. I was actually misdiagnosed with it a few years ago. I have been misdiagnosed on several occasions because of my rapid heart rate. I was actually found to have WPW syndrome. It has to do with too much electricity bouncing around in my heart. I had a heart ablation and supposedly I am fixed now, but it has only been two months and it is slow going. I wish you luck and love in your journey. Your family seems amazing.

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  27. Pria February 10, 2010 at 5:11 PM

    Congrats on being the FB and Happy SITS day to you ..

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  28. Freddae'February 10, 2010 at 5:19 PM

    Stopping by from SITS. You inspire me! Keep the faith, sister! God bless you.

    Freddae'
    http://coffeegodandme.blogspot.com

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  29. Crystal EscobarFebruary 10, 2010 at 5:28 PM

    Happy SITS DAY!

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  30. Amanda in GAFebruary 10, 2010 at 5:28 PM

    Happy SITS day!! Happy 100th post :) You have a beautiful family.

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  31. Heidi WalkerFebruary 10, 2010 at 5:47 PM

    I love your blog. It is very personal. I think that I just discovered that blogging is a new improved form of motivational therapy. I am certain all the positive feedback we get thourgh SITS keeps us going.

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  32. TammyFebruary 10, 2010 at 5:54 PM

    Happy SITS day! I hope you have enjoyed your special day! You have a very fun looking family. I am going to pop over to your other blog and check it out too.

    Stop by and say hi sometime!

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  33. MelanieFebruary 10, 2010 at 6:05 PM

    Congrats on being featured on SITS as the blogger of the day, so exciting! I also love your blog button. Who did it for you? I am in need of my own blog button-bad!! LOL...I have never heard of dysautonomia, going to your website next to read about it. You have a beautiful family :).

    Melanie
    www.tutubugblog.blogspot.com

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  34. TigerFebruary 10, 2010 at 6:30 PM

    Congratulations on your SITS day!! Super cute blog now I am off to have a look around :)

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  35. AnneFebruary 10, 2010 at 7:10 PM

    Happy SITS Day and congratulations on your 100th post!

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  36. Jodi WidhalmFebruary 10, 2010 at 7:15 PM

    What an inspiration you are, Rachel!
    This is my first visit to SITS and I'm so glad it was your day to post!

    God is good - ALL the time! I'm so glad to have found you and will be following along from now on! My prayers will be with you and your family!

    Hope you'll find me in this bloggy world. We are just getting started in orphan ministry and heading to Africa in May.
    Blessing to you and your family!! Happy SITS Day!

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  37. Working MommyFebruary 10, 2010 at 7:51 PM

    I hope you had a wonderful SITS day!!! Congrats on your big debut :)

    ~WM

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  38. Betsy (zen-mama.com)February 10, 2010 at 8:25 PM

    What a wonderful blog! The SITS bloggers are right! You are an inspiration. And what beautiful children!!

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  39. VeronicaFebruary 10, 2010 at 8:31 PM

    Happy SITS day!!!! I had never heard of POTS before today. I'm sorry that you have this, but thankful that the Lord has given you such a loving family and has filled your spirit with strength!!!

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  40. Namaste_HeatherFebruary 10, 2010 at 8:35 PM

    Happy SITS Day, Rachel. So glad I found your site and I love your honesty and optimism!

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  41. AnnieFebruary 10, 2010 at 8:41 PM

    Congratulations on your SITS Day!!!! The family picture is beautiful.

    I'm going to check your blog.

    Take care

    http://www.santiagotwingirls.blogspot.com

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  42. RainSplatsFebruary 10, 2010 at 8:42 PM

    Happy SITS day :)

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  43. Teresa @ ♥ Too Many Heartbeats ♥February 10, 2010 at 8:47 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS on your SITS day! I'm so happy for you! I hope you are having a 'good day'!

    Thinking of you,

    Teresa <><

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  44. KimFebruary 10, 2010 at 8:51 PM

    Hi Rachael! Stopping by from sits. You have a beautiful family! Looking forward to reading your posts. Kim

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  45. Trac~February 10, 2010 at 9:05 PM

    Stopping by to wish you a very happy SITS day! Big hugs! :o)

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  46. Jessica Lyn.February 10, 2010 at 9:47 PM

    Happy SITS day! This is my first time participating! You have a great blog and a beautiful family!

    http://www.lepetitowlet.com

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  47. The Insatiable HostFebruary 10, 2010 at 10:19 PM

    Happy SITS day Rachel. thank you so much for sharing your story..you really are blessed! I am really inspired by your story and enjoy your writing! I have just joined the SITs site, so I am getting to know my way around; however, any advice would rock!

    feel free to visit me at

    http://insatiablehost.blogspot.com and
    http://pantypyramid.blogspont.com

    congrats again!!!!

    Danon

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  48. Minky MooFebruary 10, 2010 at 10:32 PM

    Happy SITS day! I love your blog so far! Very cute~!

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  49. JessicaFebruary 10, 2010 at 10:38 PM

    Happy SITS day! You're the first of my regularly read blogs to be featured!

    Hope your day was a blessing.

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  50. UnknownFebruary 10, 2010 at 10:52 PM

    Happy SITS Day Rachel! This is the first time I've been to your blog and I really enjoyed reading about your life. Congrats!!

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  51. tattytiaraFebruary 10, 2010 at 11:06 PM

    Great blog! Love your son's sneaky look. Enjoy your sits day and your milestone!

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  52. Yvonne @ StoneGableFebruary 10, 2010 at 11:23 PM

    Hi Rachel, Congradulations on being the SITS girl today! I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your posts. Your children are just adorable! I am very touch by your post on God's sovereignty in your life especially in light of your chronic illness. Praise God for your witness!
    It was wonderful to meet you.
    YVonne

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  53. BeaFebruary 10, 2010 at 11:58 PM

    Happy SITS Day!

    You're a true inspiration!

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  54. UnknownFebruary 11, 2010 at 2:30 AM

    Happy SITS day!

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  55. A 2 ZFebruary 11, 2010 at 2:55 AM

    Hi Rachel,

    What a great day you are having! So many comments from all over the place ! I'm new to your blog and I'm having quite an educational experience reading about your condition. Its amazing that you have had the good fortune of having two beautiful perfect children. Its 2:30am for me and usually I'm fast asleep at this time but my 20 year old had a strange episode of fainting and rapid heart beat that required hospitalization on Jan 30th. Now we have seen a cardio yesterday for it and when I read your symptoms, they pretty much describe my daughter's. I am worried and cant sleep because he was not able to put his finger on what's causing her symptoms. She has low blood pressure and very rapid heart beats, dizziness, fatigue, more near fainting episodes, etc..well I will stop here but life is a mystery that I read your blog not knowing that it would reveal perhaps what my daughter has been suffering from for the last 2 weeks! God works in mysterious ways! God bless you and your wonderful family!

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  56. Carrie February 11, 2010 at 8:29 AM

    I have never heard of your condition... You have much grace and strength and it is obvious your hope is in christ. My husband is currently taking seminary courses from RTS and is transferring to Southern Baptist.

    We work with a Campus Outreach and are moving to DC this summer to partner with Capitol Hill Baptist.

    hope you have a great day!

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  57. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2010 at 9:51 AM

    Just popping in from SITS. Congrats!

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  58. KekibirdFebruary 11, 2010 at 2:15 PM

    What a beautiful family! Thanks for the warm welcome, SITSa! Hope your featured day was great.

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  59. MommyToTwoBoysFebruary 11, 2010 at 2:19 PM

    Congrats on your SITS day and your 100th post! You are an awesome mommy!!!

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  60. Sharlene T.February 12, 2010 at 1:39 AM

    Happy SITS day! Belatedly. What an inspirational woman you are to so many. And, what a wonderful blog. Well deserved.

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  61. UnknownFebruary 13, 2010 at 1:26 PM

    Happy belated SITS day! Congratulations on your feature. :-)

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  62. The Sierra Home CompanionFebruary 13, 2010 at 6:53 PM

    Hi Rachel,
    I found you from SITS Saturday check in. Congratulations on having a day. I am fairly new to this site, but so far I've discovered a great community.

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  63. Frugal New England KitchenFebruary 14, 2010 at 4:10 PM

    Happy SITS day and nice to meet you! I was excited when I was featured too! That chair came out so pretty painted white - I've recovered in the past, and should do it again and paint my chair white! It was my grandmoms!

    Moomette's last post: Alexa Toolbar Benefits

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  64. Jenny AdkinsFebruary 14, 2010 at 10:34 PM

    Rachel - You are one of the strongest women I've ever met. You're awesome and you inspire me!

    Jenny

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  65. NanalifechoicesFebruary 15, 2010 at 1:16 PM

    Oh Rachel I'm so happy to found your blog...sometimes I feel like I go this alone no one knows anything...your blog is so uplifting. Praise the lord we have an awesome God that he places people we need in our path.
    God Bless You and yours, Rita

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  66. MommaKissFebruary 15, 2010 at 4:24 PM

    Great find for me, you're a wonderful writer. Off to read some more...

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  67. SurvivormamaFebruary 22, 2010 at 2:31 PM

    Hey congratulations! I know I am a little late but better late than never, right! Say, I grabbed your button (one day at a time) and put it on my blog in recognition of you...hope you dont mind..

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